The facility pasteurises and packages not-from-concentrate juices into sterile three-, five-, 10-, and 20-litre ‘wine box style’ bags with self-sealing taps. These have a three-week shelf-life once opened, seven times longer than a traditional Tetra Pak, said Cobell md Nick Sprague.

The facility is designed for caterers keen to create their own juice, smoothie and dessert products using local produce to sell under their own brand, or Cobell’s JuiceBox brand, said Sprague. “Our ability to pack modest quantities is our strength as many packers look for large volume runs, which currently makes bespoke blends a commercial impossibility for small customers.”